In conjunction with the 60th anniversary of the Moondog Coronation Ball and as part of the 2012 Induction Week celebration, the Rock Hall will host a special edition of Rock and Roll Night School exploring the legacy of the Moondog Coronation Ball – a concert held at the Cleveland Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on March 21, 1952 – often called the first rock and roll concert. This event will also feature special guest Lance Freed, son of Alan Freed, who will discuss his father’s legacy, as well as that of the Moondog Coronation Ball.

This event is FREE with a ticket reservation online at http://tickets.rockhall.com or at the Museum Box Office. Tickets will be available to Members on Thursday, March 8 at 10am EST and will become available to the general public on Friday, March 9 at 10am EST. Seating is limited. A limited number of tickets will be available for those without internet access through the Rock Hall’s RSVP phone system by calling (216) 515-8426.